Reading Tutoring: Student and Teacher Issues

Reading Tutoring: Student and Teacher IssuesOne of the more popular topics of conversation in the past couple of years has been the reading tutoring in the third and even in the second grade of school. Now, I don't doubt that you are familiar with the materials used by reading tutors in their private classroom. However, what about other areas of teaching?It's possible to find reading tutors, teachers, and even pre-service schools on the Internet. You can find resources for any subject or anything at all. In fact, I know of a local private school that has an online discussion forum.I also know of a reading tutoring website that you can sign up to go to, read the postings, and look at various programs of tutoring. What I like about this site is that it's a one stop shop for all your reading tutoring needs.Now, I know it's time to get busy with your homework, but let's be realistic. Is anyone really going to remember it all? While you may have all the answers at hand, is there a good ch ance that you'll get to the answer before someone else has finished? It's not out of the question that you'll find out that you're missing something, and that you've missed something.Fourth graders are increasingly realizing that they're behind their peers in reading comprehension. With the increase in internet education, there has also been an increase in the number of e-readers being used. Students are learning how to use an e-reader to do the work that they would never have the opportunity to do in the classroom, with the time they've already consumed.Another thing that you need to consider when you're talking about reading is the amount of time that you'got available. You know, aside from the time that you have to go to class, and the time that you have to sit through instructional materials, you also have to leave early for breaks, have other things to do, and even have family obligations. While reading can be a great way to spend time with your child, it has to be used as well as you can possibly manage. This means you've got to make sure that your child is getting the best he or she can get.Of course, not every parent can afford to hire a tutor. You should keep in mind that this is a student as well as a teacher issue. If you know that your child needs to get help for reading, don't hesitate to contact your local library.

TutorZ Completed Email Certification Audit

TutorZ Completed Email Certification Audit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TutorZ Completed Email Certification Audit Los Angeles, California, May 5th, 2014 TutorZ.com, a leading nationwide tutoring service announced today the completion of Return Paths Email Certification Audit. Most email mailbox providers rely on certified email white lists to help separate responsible senders from spammers.   In the past TutorZ has been adversely affected by this ongoing trend. Many of TutorZ’ legitimate emails to tutors, parents and students were caught by spam filters and ended up in the spam folder. In doing so TutorZ lost uncountable opportunities to serve the educational needs of America. “In 2013 we noticed that many of our well-intended and helpful emails were caught by spam filters at Google, Yahoo, Hotmail, Comcast, universities and government institutions, stated Dirk ? owner of TutorZ LLC. “Thats when we knew we had to be included in emailing white lists.  TutorZ decided to apply for this certification from Return Path because they are the worldwide leader. After six month of the audit process we are now very proud of having passed the Return Path’s audit.” We also like to thank Return Path’s Certification Analyst Jacob Hansen for his knowledge, advice and encouragement while guiding TutorZ through the process. Certified Return Path program members receive up to a 40% lift in inbox placement rates at mailbox providers. These include Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo!, Cox, Comcast, Road Runner, Tencent QQ, Italia Online, Terra, Telstra and hundreds more.   Images and links embedded in the email will be automatically enabled at Windows Live Hotmail, for improved click-through, and your mail will fly through spam filters, Web security filters, volume filters and content filters. Now TutorZ is a also a part of a healthy email ecosystem â€" one that is free from the damages of spam, phishing and fraud. For additional information on TutorZ LLC contact Lilly Kuleshova at contact@tutorz.com. ABOUT Return Path â€" is the worldwide leader in email intelligence. Return Path’s industry-leading email intelligence solutions utilize the world’s most comprehensive set of data to maximize the performance and accountability of email, build trust across the entire email ecosystem and protect users from spam and other abuse. Return Path helps businesses build better relationships with their customers and improve their email ROI. ABOUT Tutorz Founded in July of 2006 by Dirk Wagner Tutorz.com operates a tutor referral service that helps parents and students find educational tutors. Currently TutorZ is based out of Los Angeles, CA and is a privately owned limited liability corporation (LLC) with four employees. The Tutorz.com site provides listings of over 40,000 tutors nationwide. -End-

6 Reasons Learning to Speak Another Foreign Language Is Easier Than the First

6 Reasons Learning to Speak Another Foreign Language Is Easier Than the First 6 Reasons Learning to Speak Another Foreign Language Is Easier Than the First If youve learned to speak  one foreign language, you know that learning a language is not a quick, easy feat. It requires time, perseverance and lots of work.But you also know that learning a language is rewarding,  useful  and fun.What you may not know is that learning a second foreign language is not as hard as learning the first foreign language.Here are six reasons why. 6 Reasons Learning to Speak Another Foreign Language Is Easier Than the First1. You have the confidence to do it.Remember how scary it was to speak a foreign language for the first time? Your voice probably shook, and you felt like climbing into a hole and never coming out.But you did it anyway!  With practice, you learned it was okay to make mistakes, and you gained confidence in your abilities.When you study a second foreign language, you can put this confidence to use. You know its not the end of the world if you make a mistake. You know its okay to make a fool of yourself sometimes. And you know that the mor e you  practice speaking, the better you will become.Being confident enough  to start speaking right awayâ€"even when you only know a handful of words in a new languageâ€"is a huge advantage and will lead to fast progress in your second foreign language. The more you speak, the better you will become at speaking, and this is the only way to achieve  true communicative ability.But you already know this from your first language, which is why the second will be easier.2. Your mind is wired for the flexibility to speak multiple languages.Because  you already know one foreign language, you are better prepared to learn another.Research shows that learning a new language changes the networks in your brain. This has many advantages, including  improved brain health.It also means that you pre-developed some of the networks necessary to learn a  second foreign language. This may be why many  learners reference a foreign languageâ€"not their native languageâ€"when studying a second (or third!) language. Instead of translating new words to  your native language, you can use  your knowledge of another foreign language and build on existing brain networks in a way you werent able to do in the past.Just think about the many ways  youve grown accustomed to using your brain when you speak a foreign language:Formulating sentences using a different grammar structure.  No matter what languages you speak, youve undoubtedly learned to use a different grammar structure. This familiarity and flexibility with structure will help you as you learn a new language, even if its grammar structure is unrelated to any other language you know.Thinking of ways to express yourself when you  dont  know a particular word. Anyone who has studied a foreign language has learned to talk around an idea when they dont know the vocabulary words to express it directly. For example, you might call a wallet a thing you keep your money in.  It takes flexibility to be comfortable using language like this, and you undoubtedly already have  this skill.Listening to and processing rapid speech.  You have grown accustomed to listening to native speakers talk very quickly and have learned to pick out words you know, as well as identify words you may not be familiar with so that you can ask about or look them  up later.As you can see, your brain is already programmed to use important  skills. Transferring them to a new language will not be as difficult as learning them from scratch.3. Youve developed a study method that works.Dont  reinvent the wheel. Save time and speed up your learning by  using the study methods that worked best  when you learned your first foreign language.Take a moment to think about the study methods youve used. Do some brainstorming on  the topics below to help you identify the best methods to use as you study a new language:Think about  the schedules and methods that worked best for you in the past.Did you study every day or once every week? Did you study during  your coffee breaks or daily commute? Did you learn through entertainment like movies  and music? Did  you take an online language course?Write down whatever worked best for you and plan to use these methods as you learn a new foreign language.Identify methods that did not work well.Did you try to look up entire sentences  during real-time conversations,  only to find that it was easier without a pocket dictionary? Did you cram the day before a test?Its okay if a method that works for someone else doesnt work for you. Whats important is that you identify which methods arent worth wasting your time on.Look for  new ways of learning.Are there study methods you wanted to try but didnt have a chance to? Are there new opportunities that did not exist when you were learning your first foreign language? Consider giving new methods a try. These might  include making  use of technology, immersing yourself without leaving home or  using  sentence mining.One awesome new technology that wasnt around before is FluentU.  FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.Start using FluentU on the website  with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the  iTunes  or  Google Play  store.4. You know your grammar.When you studied your first foreign language, perhaps your eyes glazed over at the mention of  dative case  or matching articles  to noun genders.Grammar is difficult, and people  who  havent studied a foreign language  may not be familiar with grammar concepts  in their own language.Youve already done the heavy lifting to learn many grammar terms and concepts. When you study a second foreign language, you can skip ahead to learning how to use new grammar structures, rather than learning what those structures are in the first place.As you start to learn a new language, take a moment to think about grammar. Review the grammar concepts youve already learned. Look at grammar books and familiarize yourself with common grammar structures  in your native and first foreign language. Understanding grammar can help a lot as you begin to study a new language, even if the grammar rules are entirely different from what you have known before.5. Youre connected to the polyglot world.Youve probably made a lot of friends who speak foreign languages. Polyglots  seem to come together, even when they dont speak the same language.Knowing other polyglots can be helpful as you begin  learning a second foreign language. Talk with your friends, and see if they can help you in your pursuit. Things to discuss include:Do they know anyone who speaks the language you want to learn? Perhaps you can find a conversation partner to practice with.Techniques or study methods theyve used to learn different languages.Study resources they have used. Your friends might be able to recommend  new  dictionaries, courses or  textbooks.Ways to stay motivated. Your friends know how hard it is to learn a new language. Ask them to encourage you and check on your progress regularly.6. You can learn fast if you study a language that is closely related to your first foreign language.Learning Italian will be easier if you speak Spanish, just as learning Czech will be easier if you already know Russian. These languages are in the same branches of the same  language families, which means they share many characteristics.The closer two languages  are related, the more vocabulary and grammar they share. Naturally, this means that you can learn a closely related language faster than an unrelated language.  This is because:Some words may be identical in closely related languages. The word book is libro in both Spanish and Italian.Other words may be very similar. Its easier to recognize and memorize words that are similar to words you already know. For example, the word book in Russian is kniga and in Czech,  kniha.Grammar structures are likely to be   similar in  related languages. Although there may be different rules, the underlying structure will probably be similar.  This means you dont need to learn new grammatical concepts, just new formulas.Your comprehension of a  related language is likely to be very high, even if you have trouble speaking it. You will be able to understand the written word and comprehend the spoken word relatively quickly. You may also be able to make yourself understood to native speakers, even if you dont use  exactly the right words. This can speed up your progress and give you the motivation to keep studying.In some cases, even unrelated languages may  share many features. Languages that are spoken in the same region or share a long history of interconnection may share vocabulary words, even if the grammar and structure of the languages is extremely different.Turkish and Arabic are a prime example of this. These language are in different language families, but share a related history due to the infl uence of Islam. If you know one of these languages, you will discover that some  words (mostly derived from Arabic) are the same or similar in  both  languages.Its possible that even if a particular word is no longer commonly used, a native speaker who is familiar with literary or historical versions of the language may understand youâ€"think looking glass instead of mirror or bequeath instead of give.Whether you are studying related or unrelated languages, you will likely find that learning a second foreign language is much easier than learning the first.It may be frustrating at times, but if you make use of the skills you have already developed, it can be easier than you might anticipateâ€"not to mention lots of fun!Katherine Kostiuk is a freelance writer with  professional  experience in international education and English teaching. She has lived in four foreign countries and studied five different foreign languages.

7 Reasons to Order Takeout Instead of Cooking Tonight

7 Reasons to Order Takeout Instead of Cooking Tonight pixabay.com 1. Enjoy the comfort of your home The absolute worst thing is coming home to my very happy puppy and then having to leave him again. Sometimes its errands, sometimes its dinner with friends, sometimes its back to work. I know he hates it when I only come home for his pee breaks. When its nighttime, I just want to hang out with him. Running to get takeout down the street doesnt even make me feel guilty. And I get to come back and eat it on the couch with my absolute best friend while I watch my favorite nightly shows. Its quick, easy, and worth it. 2. Opportunity cost Do you have things left on your to-do list? Are you in the middle of laundry and cleaning, and reorganizing? Grabbing takeout or having food delivered is a lot faster than having to come up with something to cook. The 45 minutes youll spend preparing and cooking a meal for one is  nothing  compared to the 10 minutes itll take to grab some takeout. Think about what youre giving up in order to cook some food. Think about all the time you could have to yourself to get the things done that you  need to. Yeah, go get some takeout. 3. Easy cleanup Just throw it out! Its way easier to clean up after a takeout run than all those pots and pans youll be stuck scrubbing if you decided to cook tonight. Styrofoam and plastic utensils: easy peasy cleanup, my friend. 4. Multiple dinners I am rarely able to finish an entire entree from a restaurant. And if youre concerned about calorie counting and watching your weight, you should know that a typical American portion is way out of whack with what you  should  be eating. If you get takeout tonight, chances are you can package it up for lunch or dinner tomorrow. Look at that. Two birds. One stone. 5. Itll taste like heaven Most of the time, when I cook, it never comes out tasting like I want it to taste. But when I go get my favorite takeout, I can count on it being just as delicious as the time before. I never have to add extra seasoning and its always grilled to perfection. Getting takeout is worth it to just not have to worry about the final product after 45 minutes of hoping it tastes okay. And then when youre finally done cooking (after 45 minutes) and it  doesnt  taste good, thats when it stinks that you didnt just go get takeout in the first place. Save yourself now. 6. Convenience, convenience, convenience Call it in on your way out the door from work. Pick it up before you get home or have it delivered. Walk in the door with delicious smelling food already ready to be consumed. Its the equivalent of marrying someone who strongly believes dinner should be on the table already when you come in every day. 7. Youll be glad you did it When youre kicked back and relaxing on your couch with some of your favorite takeout, youll be glad you took my advice. Youll be comfortable in your own home, with the food from the take out gods in front of you. What more could you ask for?

Get Help in Understanding UIC Chemistry

Get Help in Understanding UIC ChemistryIt is no secret that UIC Chemistry is one of the most challenging courses for students. Despite the challenges, many students become successful in completing this course, especially with all the resources available to them. UIC Chemistry students will need to know the basics of chemistry in order to succeed in this course.One of the things you will have to learn is the science of equations. In UIC Chemistry, this is the foundation for many of the lessons you will learn. There are a few different ways to go about solving equations for chemistry. Most students find it helpful to find calculators that let them quickly multiply and divide. A good calculator also helps you solve the problems quickly.Most students that succeed in UIC Chemistry are those that know what to do and how to do it. This means they will need to learn formulas and the ways to rearrange and group things. For example, if you are asked to divide up an unknown number of substances in half, you will need to know that you can simply do it like this: x + y = z.Another thing you will have to learn is formulas for calculating quantities. These may include elements, mass and volume for elements, mass for molecules, weight for weights, and chemical bonds. You will also need to know how to use your calculator in order to compute the answers.You will need to know how to use the word 'absence' to describe how a chemical bond works. In UIC Chemistry, this term is used to describe how a substance bond when it comes into contact with another substance. In other words, this is how substances change colors.These are just a few of the many concepts you will have to learn when you are in UIC Chemistry. With so many resources available, even with math and science backgrounds, many students actually make it through the course. What makes it even more impressive is that most students who finish UIC Chemistry have completed it with honors, and many have gone on to take a greater degree.If you are interested in pursuing a degree in chemistry, UIC Chemistry may be a great option for you. Take the initiative to study the concepts you need to learn in order to succeed.

Getting Walking Done By Young Children With Walker Tutoring Burlington

Getting Walking Done By Young Children With Walker Tutoring BurlingtonWalking and toddler walking assist devices like Walker Tutoring Burlington are specially designed to assist young children with a wide range of physical disabilities. The devices provide a safe and supportive environment for children who can't do many of the usual things they might want to do in order to walk, such as a play or dance, take the stairs, or even get their favorite snack.Walking is a natural physical motion, and just like dancing, children naturally prefer to walk when they're a toddler. For those children, the mobility aids found in walker tutoring Burlington are key to getting them the physical independence they deserve. Walker is easy to use, and works to stabilize any child, regardless of any handicap or disability. They are designed to help children learn how to walk, learn to balance themselves, and have fun while they're doing it.Walker is a great tool for toddlers, who otherwise may not have th e ability to walk. The walking aids on Walker are special since they are designed to build a strong foundation for learning how to walk.Walker tutoring Burlington is the latest type of walker to hit the market. These products have helped millions of parents who would rather use a device other than traditional strollers because they are designed for the young, old, children, and teens alike.You don't have to worry about their safety when using Walker, since they are engineered with safety features that allow them to provide an improved level of safety for all those around them. This is especially important in the case of children, because they are more likely to be injured by their own plaything. Walker provides an attractive and useful option for parents, who would like to increase the amount of independence their children get at an early age.All Walker Walkers comes with a variety of different features, including a front-loaded wheel, a 'snake guard' that uses a single back chain, a push button control and a highly adjustable footrest. There are several different models that all use different technologies to help their users safely and securely support their bodies. The device will need to be taken off of the child at least once a day in order to prevent falls, which are the most common type of injury associated with using a stroller.Walker is one of the top brands in the industry, which is why it is also popular among parents who choose to purchase products to assist their children in walking. In addition to helping them learn how to walk, the device can also offer various physical and mental benefits.

How An Elementary School Math Tutor Can Help Students

How An Elementary School Math Tutor Can Help StudentsA primary benefit of enrolling in an elementary school math tutor is that a tutor can help children learn math skills. The skills learned can be applied to various areas in their lives, from the classroom to the job market and even their social life. However, it can take years for the child to fully master these skills. This means that it is extremely important for a parent to be there to help when these skills need to be mastered.One of the main reasons why it is so important for parents to have an elementary school math tutor is because this skill set can open doors to many different careers. Students who are able to master these skills early in life are more likely to have the ability to take a math course at a higher level later in life. An excellent teacher can also help prepare the student for college and graduate school by allowing them to take advanced courses. These courses usually have a high demand in the admissions proc ess for most universities. If the student has been accepted to a college, the grades and test scores can help determine the type of courses they can take, and how much money and time they will need to study.Once the child is ready to go to college, the elementary school math tutor can help them decide if they want to major in math or science. It is easier for a student to major in math, as a large percentage of those who major in math tend to end up in jobs where they are needed. Although math does not need to be the major, it is highly recommended for those who decide to major in math because it is a field that is growing. And although most students who decide to major in math choose a career where they work with numbers, not all careers require this skill set. A math career could include teaching, finance, or education.Most students who decide to major in math usually find that they go into math-related careers such as teaching, finance, and business. They are often able to choose jobs that allow them to teach young children, or even older children, or who have a love for numbers and math. Those who decide to stay in math-related careers usually make much more money than those who do not major in math.Another benefit of choosing a good math tutor is that they can help students decide which majors are best for them. There are a number of different math majors and different degrees within these majors, and a good math tutor can help students choose which majors are best for them, and whether they will be the best fit for them.In addition to helping students choose which math major or degree is best for them, an elementary school math tutor can also help students figure out which kind of math classes will help them take the best test scores. Because these tests are based on the number skills that children learn, having the right math skills can help students greatly. Students who struggle in math often end up failing the standardized tests that are designed to measure such things as reading and math skills.The primary reason why parents should have an elementary school math tutor is because math skills are used by a number of different areas of life. These skills can be very useful to a student in the future, either as a career or to help make a better life for themselves and their families.